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F645 UDG

1989 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,523 mi
Last recorded7,523 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF645 UDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 7,523 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 7,399 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2024 7,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 7,227 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 7,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment first 4 notches of 5 is free travel (1.1.6 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative same mileage as previous test (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust clamps need to be turned so not facing downwards

Pass 13 Sep 2022 7,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 7,117 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 7,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,231 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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F645 UDG is a 1989 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F645 UDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F645 UDG registered?

F645 UDG is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F645 UDG safe to buy?

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